Bridgeton police say a burglar fired a rifle inside a Lakeview Avenue home Monday night.BRIDGETON — An armed burglar fled with about $100 after he fired a rifle into a Lakeview Avenue home’s bedroom closet Monday night, according to police.

The home invasion-style burglary occurred at about 9:30 p.m.

The suspect is described as a black male who is about 5 feet 7 inches tall and of a medium build. He was wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt, gray pants and tan boots when he committed the burglary.

The suspect intercepted a resident of the 100-block home as the man walked to his car, produced a rifle and ordered the man back into his home, Bridgeton Police Det. Lt. Michael Gaimari said today.

He then confronted two other residents of the home — a man and a woman — as he wandered around the house.

Police are uncertain whether the burglar accidentally fired the rifle or intended to shoot someone or wanted to scare the victims.

Police did note the rifle was near the female victim’s face when it was fired.

Physical evidence was recovered from inside and outside of the home, Gaimari said.